Acrivastine
Information about Acrivastine
Acrivastine Uses
Acrivastine is used in the treatment of allergic eye disease, nasal allergy symptoms, allergic conditions, sneezing and runny nose due to allergies and allergic skin conditions.
How Acrivastine works
Acrivastine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Common side effects of Acrivastine
Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness
Available Medicine for Acrivastine
Expert advice for Acrivastine
- Your doctor has prescribed Acrivastine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Acrivastine at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Your doctor has prescribed Acrivastine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Acrivastine at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.